see you in the quad stomatopod!

Stomatopods, also known as Mantis Shrimp, are super interesting creatures, talk about rainbow science!

Here are some particularly cool ones:



Odontodactylus scyllarus


Chorisquilla tweediei (frontal, contrast has been enhanced from original photo)




Neogondactylus wennerae (frontal)


Neogondactylus wennerae (raptorial appendage)

Hemisquilla californiensis, what sherbet colors you have!

All images are provided by Roy Caldwell. Check out more stomatopods here.